You Aren't at the Mercy of Your Emotions - Your Brain Creates Them
Discover how emotions are created by the brain and gain insights into controlling them. Learn from 25 years of research on facial expressions, brain scans, and physiology studies.
How Boredom Can Lead to Your Most Brilliant Ideas
Discover how moments of boredom can spark creativity and problem-solving. Learn to embrace idle time as a catalyst for forming new neural connections and generating innovative ideas.
I Grew Up in the Westboro Baptist Church - Here's Why I Left
Megan Phelps-Roper shares her journey from the controversial Westboro Baptist Church, highlighting the power of dialogue and open-mindedness in overcoming extreme ideological divides.
What I Learned from 100 Days of Rejection
Discover how embracing rejection can lead to personal growth and unexpected opportunities through Jia Jiang's 100-day experiment of seeking out and overcoming fear of rejection.
Who Are You, Really? - The Puzzle of Personality
Explore the intricacies of personality, transcending traits, and the surprising differences between introverts and extroverts. Discover how your personality may be more adaptable than you think.
My Journey from Marine to Actor
Adam Driver shares his transition from Marine to actor, emphasizing the value of self-expression in both military and civilian life, and discusses his nonprofit bringing theater to the armed forces.
The Surprising Habits of Original Thinkers
Discover unexpected habits of creative thinkers and learn how embracing failure can lead to innovative ideas. Gain insights into the mindset of originals who transform concepts into reality.
How Airbnb Designs for Trust
Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia reveals how innovative design fosters trust between strangers, enabling the success of the home-sharing platform and promoting a culture of connection and community.
The Gospel of Doubt
Casey Gerald shares his journey from religious faith to embracing doubt, urging listeners to question beliefs, seek new perspectives, and find courage in uncertainty for personal growth and societal progress.
The Web as Art
Explore innovative storytelling through web-based art projects, including the groundbreaking "We Feel Fine," as artist Jonathan Harris shares his creative vision and techniques.
Let's Look for Life in the Outer Solar System
Explore the possibility of extraterrestrial life in our solar system's outer reaches, from Jupiter's moons to the Kuiper belt, with physicist Freeman Dyson's intriguing insights and hypotheses.
A Girl, a Photograph, a Homecoming
Photographer Rick Smolan shares a poignant story of an Amerasian girl's adoption, exploring themes of identity, cultural connection, and the power of photography to change lives.
The Transformative Power of Classical Music
Passionate conductor Benjamin Zander explores the universal appeal of classical music, inspiring listeners to embrace new experiences and unlock their potential for personal growth and connection.
Steven Levitt on Child Carseats
Economist Steven Levitt challenges conventional wisdom on child car seat effectiveness, presenting data comparing them to seatbelts and discussing implications for child safety.
Where Does Creativity Hide?
Explore the origins of creativity with novelist Amy Tan as she delves into her personal history, physics, and chance, uncovering surprising insights about the creative process.
A Life of Purpose
Explore how recognizing and utilizing our unique gifts can lead to a fulfilling life and positive impact on the world, as shared by pastor and author Rick Warren.
Unite the World on Pangea Day
Filmmaker's vision for global unity through film, proposing Pangea Day to foster cross-cultural understanding and acceptance of diversity using the power of shared cinematic experiences.
New Thinking on the Climate Crisis
Al Gore presents updated evidence on accelerating climate change, urging immediate action with a sense of generational mission akin to the civil rights movement. Includes Q&A on political climate policies.
2008 TED Prize Wish - Charter for Compassion
Explore how Abrahamic religions can foster compassion and harmony. Join Karen Armstrong's call to create a Charter for Compassion, restoring the Golden Rule as a central global religious doctrine.
All Roads Lead to Rome Antics
Explore the creative journey behind an illustrated tribute to Rome, blending history, art, and personal anecdotes in a captivating narrative.
Rebuilding America, One Slide Show at a Time
Inspiring tale of redemption through arts and music, showcasing how unlikely partnerships can transform communities and rebuild lives.